矣
sentence-final particle; exclamatory marker
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesparticle
sentence-final particle, same as 了
literaryUsed exclusively in classical or formal written Chinese, rarely seen in modern spoken Mandarin.
This custom has been passed down for a thousand years already.
I didn't listen to your advice back then, now it's too late to regret.
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Loved ones separated for years have finally reunited, how great our joy is.
Time flies, and half a year has already passed without noticing.
This kindness will never be forgotten even to my dying day.
particle
exclamatory marker
literaryOften paired with adjectives or verbs to express strong emotion, typically used in formal or classical writing.
How great our Chinese civilization is!
How mighty the Chinese soldiers are!
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How beautiful the spring scenery is!
How brilliant this plan is!
How great the builders of the new era are!